Ashburton District, Ashburton

2622 days ago

Get 3 months free broadband…

Spark New Zealand

Right now the conditions are perfect for hunkering down indoors… and online thanks to this amazing offer: Sign up to any of our 12 month unlimited home broadband plans, and you’ll get your first three months free. Plus, if you sign up online you’ll get a bonus $40 credit! So don’t miss out.… View moreRight now the conditions are perfect for hunkering down indoors… and online thanks to this amazing offer: Sign up to any of our 12 month unlimited home broadband plans, and you’ll get your first three months free. Plus, if you sign up online you’ll get a bonus $40 credit! So don’t miss out. Spark terms, fees and install charges may apply. Speeds vary. Learn more

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2623 days ago

GARDENA Gardener of the Year: can Christchurch take it back in 2017?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hi there Cantabrians,
We recently caught up with Christchurch residence Helen Coker, the 2015 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. She talks about her experience in the competition, and ticks off the many reasons to nominate the most awesome gardener you know.

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2623 days ago

Ready your engines Selwyn

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Passions for cars, community and camaraderie have combined to form the inaugural Selwyn Motor Fest, an event organisers hope to grow into the South Island's largest car show.
It was the brainchild of Rolleston's John Winchester. He had always loved cars, ever since he first drove … View more
Passions for cars, community and camaraderie have combined to form the inaugural Selwyn Motor Fest, an event organisers hope to grow into the South Island's largest car show.
It was the brainchild of Rolleston's John Winchester. He had always loved cars, ever since he first drove one.

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2624 days ago

Piodarist nippers

Geoff from Leeston

Wanted old blunt Podiatrist nippers and cuticle nippers
Please ph 3243654
0272534037
Thanks Geoff ( Geoffs Mobile Sharpening)

Price: $5

2624 days ago

Poll: Photography Competition

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Our red headed reporters are laying pride on the line and putting photography skills they've gained from the guys at Hero Workshops to the test. Who do you think took the best photo and deserves to win our latest Red vs Red challenge?
If you've got an idea for a challenge for our … View more
Our red headed reporters are laying pride on the line and putting photography skills they've gained from the guys at Hero Workshops to the test. Who do you think took the best photo and deserves to win our latest Red vs Red challenge?
If you've got an idea for a challenge for our redheads, let us know in the comments below!

Read the story yet? Check it out: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Photography Competition
  • 66.7% Emma's photo
    66.7% Complete
  • 33.3% Matt's photo
    33.3% Complete
21 votes
2624 days ago

Memorial hall receives funding boost

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Despite concerns of setting precedent and budget constraints, the Selwyn District Council (SDC) voted in favour of increasing funding for the Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall rebuild at their meeting on Wednesday.
The project was budgeted at $1.6 million, and the SDC's contribution increased … View more
Despite concerns of setting precedent and budget constraints, the Selwyn District Council (SDC) voted in favour of increasing funding for the Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall rebuild at their meeting on Wednesday.
The project was budgeted at $1.6 million, and the SDC's contribution increased from ...

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2625 days ago

Mahinga kai: a beginners guide

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Mahinga kai is a term often associated with waterways and intertwined with the celebration of Matariki, but what does it mean?
North Canterbury based Environment Canterbury (ECan) ranger and Tangata Tiaki/Kai Tiaki (guardian) said that for Ngāi Tahu, mahinga kai was both the place and the ...

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2626 days ago

Turkeys for Sale

Andrew from Leeston

Six turkeys for sale, two gobblers and four gobblerettes. Mum, Dad and four kids.

Our neighbour had thought it would be a good idea to let a pair of turkeys go in their woodlot next door. The turkeys, however, thought it would be an even better idea to come over to our place and eat free … View more
Six turkeys for sale, two gobblers and four gobblerettes. Mum, Dad and four kids.

Our neighbour had thought it would be a good idea to let a pair of turkeys go in their woodlot next door. The turkeys, however, thought it would be an even better idea to come over to our place and eat free food, from the chooks, and fight with Roger the rooster.

Turns out they share a mutually xenophobic hatred for each other and take great delight in trying to annihilate each other’s children, with a passion bordering on biblical. So, to avoid further mayhem, I’ve had to lock them up in one of the chicken runs.

Not only that, it turns out chooks can carry a disease called blackhead (from eating earthworms!) that if transferred to turkeys kills about half the offspring; carnage. Mama turkey started out with 13 chicks she hatched out here... These surviving turkeys should be immune to blackhead.

Bottom line is: I don’t want them here anymore so if you’re interested in brightening up your christmas, or your backyard, or back paddock, these could be just the thing. Used to humans so reasonable easy to handle, yet I now realise to have been called a turkey by someone is really quite the insult.

$150 the lot

I’m a night owl, afternoon/evening contact is better. Thank you ☺️

Price: $150

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2626 days ago

Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand is now on Neighbourly

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

Kia ora. We just wanted to let you know that Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand is now on Neighbourly!

With CABs scattered across NZ neighbourhoods, we can help you with information and advice on a variety of topics - whether it’s a tenancy dispute, a problem with your employer, a faulty … View more
Kia ora. We just wanted to let you know that Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand is now on Neighbourly!

With CABs scattered across NZ neighbourhoods, we can help you with information and advice on a variety of topics - whether it’s a tenancy dispute, a problem with your employer, a faulty product you’ve bought, or a neighbourhood problem such as an overhanging tree or working out who’s responsible for fixing a fence.

For free, confidential information and advice, visit or phone a Citizens Advice Bureau in your neighbourhood or give us a call on 0800 FOR CAB (0800 367 222).

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2626 days ago

Boost your Body with Vitamins!

FreshChoice New Zealand

There’s no doubt that winter is here has made itself right at home! If you’re feeling the chills and that wee tickle in the back of your throat, make sure you check out our winter wellness tips and boost your body with our supplement hero of the month: Vitamin C and Echinacea. Read our Winter Wellness Tips!

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2626 days ago

Back-to-school lunchbox ideas, savoury or sweet!

SuperValue New Zealand

Whether you're relieved, sad or happy to see the kids go back to school, we have a yummy lunchbox idea to suit your family's schedule! Stock up and create these recipes ahead of time to be sure that you and your little ones are fueled for the day ahead!

Check out our lunch box picksView more
Whether you're relieved, sad or happy to see the kids go back to school, we have a yummy lunchbox idea to suit your family's schedule! Stock up and create these recipes ahead of time to be sure that you and your little ones are fueled for the day ahead!

Check out our lunch box picks with both savoury and sweet options. And make sure you join your local Foodies Group to receive a recipe every week in your inbox!
Get weekly recipe updates!

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2628 days ago

Public discussion: climate change and new conservation technologies

Sonny Whitelaw from BRaid

This Saturday 15 July at 3.00pm, Arts in Oxford (72 Main St) is hosting a discussion panel on the state of our rivers and the endangered birds that inhabit them. The focus will *not* be on known issues such as dairy farming and water quality. Rather, it will be on two emerging issues: climate … View moreThis Saturday 15 July at 3.00pm, Arts in Oxford (72 Main St) is hosting a discussion panel on the state of our rivers and the endangered birds that inhabit them. The focus will *not* be on known issues such as dairy farming and water quality. Rather, it will be on two emerging issues: climate change and new conservation technologies. The event is free and open to the public.

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2629 days ago

Poll: Do you know who your vote is going to?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's only ten weeks till New Zealand's General Election. Have you made a decision on who you will vote for? Or do you think the next ten weeks will affect your vote?

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Do you know who your vote is going to?
  • 54.9% Yes, I absolutely know
    54.9% Complete
  • 20.6% I have an idea but I could still be swayed
    20.6% Complete
  • 20% I'm still undecided
    20% Complete
  • 3.3% I don't plan on voting
    3.3% Complete
  • 1.2% I'm not old enough to vote / can't vote
    1.2% Complete
3998 votes
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